Category: Tech
ShinyShiny snippets: Nissan working with NASA on ‘game-changing’ batteries
Nissan ASSB Creation process filmed in Oppama Research Center Nissan is working with NASA on a new type of battery for electric vehicles that promises to charge quicker and be lighter yet safe, the Japanese automaker said Friday. The all-solid-state battery (ASSB) will replace the lithium-ion battery now in use for…
ShinyShiny snippets: Uber plans to become transport hub
Uber plans to let users buy train and plane tickets through its app as it looks to move beyond minicabs into an all-encompassing transport hub. Inter-city trains and coaches will be available to book through Uber in the summer, the company said. It plans to let tourists buy plane and Eurostar tickets later in the…
Tripadvisor: Top 10 World Destinations for City Lovers 2022
If you’re looking for a bright-lights-big-city kind of vibe, you can’t miss these traveler-loved hubs around the world. Here are the Top 10 cities in the world, as voted for by Tripadvisor users. 1. Dubai, United Arab Emirates Dubai is a destination that mixes modern culture with history, adventure with world-class shopping and entertainment.…
ShinyShiny snippets: Boston Dynamics scary robot dog to protect Pompeii
The ancient Italian city of Pompeii is to be guarded by a robot dog, say managers at the Archaeological Park. Mechanical dog Spot, created by Boston Dynamics, is being introduced as part of a wave of modernisation of the preserved Roman city. The yellow hound will patrol the site looking for cracks, damage and signs of erosion…
ShinyShiny snippets: Elon Musk spends $3 billion on 9.2% Twitter stake
Elon Musk has taken a 9.2% stake in Twitter, according to a US securities filing. The news sent Twitter shares soaring about 25% in pre-market trading. The Tesla founder bought 73,486,938 Twitter shares on 14 March, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The stake is worth $2.89bn (£2.20bn), based on Twitter's closing price on…
3 Trending CRM Software Solutions of 2022: How to Choose the Right One for Your Business
Choosing the right CRM software for your business can be tricky. With so many options on the market, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. This blog post will discuss three of the most popular CRM software solutions and what makes them stand out from the rest. We will also…
1 in 3 can’t spot ‘fake news’, claims Ofcom research
Image: Ofcom.org.uk More than a third of internet users are unaware that online content might be false or biased, according to new Ofcom research. It reveals that 30% of UK adults who go online (14.5 million) are unsure about, or don’t even consider, the truthfulness of online information. A further 6%…
ShinyShiny snippets: Dyson launches bizarre face mask/headphones combo
Image: Dyson Wearing a face mask in public has gone from a peculiar sight to an everyday occurrence in the past two years, but people may still not be ready for Dyson’s latest invention. The company, better known for bagless vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, has unveiled a headset designed to purify…
ShinyShiny snippets: Ukrtelecom restores internet services after cyber-attack.
Ukraine's national telecoms operator Ukrtelecom is restoring internet services after driving back a major cyber-attack. The company said it restricted customer access to protect military users and critical infrastructure. Global internet monitor Netblocks said it was the most severe disruption to affect Ukrtelecom since Russia's invasion of Ukraine started last month. Netblocks said it saw…
National Pet Month – 12 adorable pet photos
Photographed by Annika Kundt. Taken in Germany, Dormagen To celebrate National Pet Month in April, CEWE has released a collection of new images taken by photographers across the globe from the CEWE Photo Award - the world’s largest photo competition. The 12 snaps were submitted in last year’s competition, which aims to…
